Deuteronomy 6:6 nasb — "These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.

NASB

""These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart."

— Deuteronomy 6:6, NASB

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Deuteronomy 6 — Context

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"O Israel, you should listen and be careful to do it, that it may be well with you and that you may multiply greatly, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you, in a land flowing with milk and honey.

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"Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!

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"You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

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"These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.

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"You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.

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"You shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontals on your forehead.

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"You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Deuteronomy 6:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 6:6 say?
Deuteronomy 6:6 in the NASB reads: “"These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.”
Where is Deuteronomy 6:6 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 6:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 6, verse 6.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 6:6.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 6:6 in?
Deuteronomy 6:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 6:6?
Deuteronomy 6:6 reads (NASB): “"These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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